The Jerusalem Post reports that the economy under Fatah is imrpoving:
Officers in the Civil Administration said the economic surge was the result of a number of parallel factors but was mainly due to improved coordination between Israel and the PA, as well as a decision by PA President Mahmoud Abbas to make a concerted effort to stop Hamas’ build-up in the West Bank.
(h/t Backspin)
I guess this helps explain the dissatisfaction with Hamas.
So they’re cooperating more and that’s a good thing. But then I read something like this:
Fayyad spoke to journalists after he met with diplomats of EU countries on Monday.
“We asked for a meeting with representatives of those countries to express our deep concerns ahead of of the debate on the strengthening of relations with Israel,” he said.
“I told them that since Israel violated all its commitments, including on human rights issues, the EU countries should wait before upgrading the level of Israeli representation at the EU,” he said.
and I wonder if even the moderates really want peace. Things are improving so why not play them up?
Crossposted on Soccer Dad.
